Maytag LAT4916 Use & Care Manual page 9

Before You Call (continued)
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Check these )oints if your washer...
• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and pull knob
out. Check for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. If
Stops equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will stop fill operations for your safety. Call
for service.
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
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• Avoid extended soaking - soak for 30 minutes or less.
• Avoid overloading.
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• Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.
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• Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.
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• Turn both faucets on fully.
• If equipped with a temperature selector knob, be sure it is set directly on a
temperature setting and not between settings.
Fills with • Make sure temperature selection is correct.
the Wrong • Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be
Temperature sure water supply is regulated correctly. Flush water line before filling
Water washer.
• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C)
hot water at the tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
Forfurther help, call Maytag Customer Assistance: U.S. 1-800-688-9900or Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S. customers using TTYfor deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
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